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Andros Island Bonefish Club
Trip Summary:
Andros Island Bonefish Club (AIBC) is located on Andros Island, Bahamas (North Bight). AIBC offers year-round
fishing and guest accommodations. October through mid-July is peak season for fishing in Andros, when the
weather and water temperatures are ideal. Owner Rupert Leadon is one of the most experienced guides on
the island and personally oversees all operations for the club. For years, Capt. Leadon has
specialized in catering to flyfishermen from around the world. Built on the site of a 250-year
old sisal plantation, A.I.B.C. puts you within a fly cast of some of the best bonefishing in the world.
Fishing & General
Information:
LENGTH OF STAY
Trips of any length are available, and the convenience of the Bahamas makes Andros Island Bonefish Club the perfect getaway for a week-long fishing trip or a quick weekend escape.
THE FISHING
Andros Island, located approximately 150 miles east of the Florida Keys, is a premier bonefish destination. This Bahamian Island, which is over 100 miles long and up to 40 miles wide, consists of a vast area of flats, creeks, cays, cuts, mangroves, and fertile fishing grounds. If you are a serious angler looking for big bones, then Andros Island should strongly be considered. Andros is arguably the best island in the Bahamas – if not the best in the world – for seeking BIG bonefish! If you are a first-time saltwater fisherman or an intermediate angler looking to improve, then Andros is a great place due to the sheer number of bonefish that inhabit the waters. Anglers new to fishing for bones can be taken to areas of the island where they can tune their skills on large numbers of small to medium-sized fish, usually from one to four pounds. These smaller fish are found in large numbers and – for the most part – are easily fooled. For those seeking diversity, there are opportunities for tarpon, permit, jacks, barracuda, sharks, snapper, grouper, dolphin, wahoo, and many other species. Want to spend a couple of days fishing offshore? Ask ahead of time as the angling can be excellent for a variety of offshore fish from dorado and wahoo to sailfish and tuna. Permit, tarpon, barracuda, and sharks can also be found on the flats throughout the year. Specify your interest and your guide will lead you in the right direction!
One of the main draws for anglers visiting Andros is the uninhabited West Side of the island. A good portion of unexplored territory still remains on the West Side, and the fish are rarely pressured. This equates to a large population of fish, many of which reach world-class size. (Some bonefish on the West Side will push 15+ pounds!) This side of the island is acknowledged as one of the premier “trophy bonefish” areas in the world. The west coast is also one of the better destinations in the Bahamas for tarpon. Tarpon fishing is usually best during the warmer months. A boat ride from Andros Island Bonefish Club to the West Side will average one to one and a half hours.
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BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Anglers fish from 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs, complete with poling platforms, 90-140HP Yamaha outboards, and spacious casting decks. They are roomy, fast and comfortable.
Accommodations:
THE LODGING
Accommodations are in spacious, comfortable, air-conditioned cottages with a private bath, refrigerator, two queen-sized beds, ceiling fans and plenty of room for fishing tackle and personal belongings. Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available upon request. The lodge is well equipped for comfort with an indoor sitting room, a game room and library, and a new outdoor waterside bar. The lounge area is also equipped with satellite TV, a well stocked bar, a well-outfitted fly tying table, and hand-rolled cigars available upon request. The atmosphere on Andros is delightful. The local people are extremely friendly and welcome visitors with open arms.
Rates & Details:
RATES
| 7 night / 6 fishing day package (double occupancy) $3,145 per person |
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| Travel arrangements and lodge bookings are handled through our travel partner, Yellow Dog FlyFishing Adventures, LLC (YDFA). We work together to combine all of the best that a Full Service Fly Shop and a Specialty Fly Fishing Travel Booking Company can provide. YDFA terms and conditions apply. Click here to learn more about YDFA terms, deposit/payment information and cancellation/refund policies. |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All accommodations and meals at lodge, guided fishing with boat, daily lunch and bottled water, transfers via taxi from Andros Town and back, government room tax, and laundry service.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
International airfare to Andros Town, overweight baggage charges, alcoholic beverages and bar tab, soft drinks, gratuities for guides and staff, airport departure taxes, gift shop purchases, gas surcharge for West Side trips and telephone calls.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures terms and conditions.
Travel Specifics:
HOW TO GET THERE
Direct flights from Ft. Lauderdale to the Andros Town Airport are available through Continental Gulfstream on Saturday and Tuesday mornings. Make sure to leave ample time for connecting flights on your return trip, due to customs and immigration - at least 1.5 hours. For daily commercial flights, fly direct to Nassau and use service from Western Air to Andros Town Airport (twice daily). Private air charters can also be arranged by calling Ian Davis at Yellow Dog. Upon arrival on Andros, an A.I.B.C. shuttle van will deliver you to the lodge from the airport. Half day guide trip are available for arrival and departure days if time allows- add $300 into the package price for the additional guided half day.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
As of 2006, all U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trips dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Yellow Dog can assist with the travel arrangements for all destinations that we offer! Contact Us for details on airfare, itineraries, and details.
ESSENTIAL GEAR
Bahamas Bonefishing gear should include 9' Fly Rods in both 8 and/or 9 weight depending on
conditions. For calm, delicate presentations, a 7 weight Fly Rod can be used. Saltwater conditions
and hard running Bonefish demand the best of your equipement. Quality anodized reels with smooth drag
systems, larger arbors, and capacity for at least 150 yards of 20 pound test backing. Floating
Saltwater Fly line with fluorocarbon leaders ranging from 9' to 12' in 10, 12, 15 and 20 lb. test.
You should also have tippet ranging from 8 lb. to 15 lb. test. Smaller shrimp patterns in tan and pink are Bahamas favorites. Crab patters can also be effective for both Bonefish and Permit. This
is a remote tropical destination with limited/no opportunity to purchase gear so you need to come prepared
to make the most out of your fishing trip.
Click here for the customized list of everything you need for the trip.
Call or e-mail us and we'll be happy to assist you!
Non-Angling Activities:
Amenities at the lodge include a freshwater swimming pool, on-site masseuse, and dive shop and programs.
Other Information / Testimonials:
There is a dining room/lounge area overlooking the water where delicious homemade meals are served daily. The food at A.I.B.C. offers a lot of variety, from seafood and chicken to conch and other delightful Caribbean cuisine. The club is especially well known for preparing delicious meals with a focus on fresh local seafood.
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"Andros Island Bonefishing Club is truly a fisherman’s dream. Away from the crowds with beautiful saltwater flats as far as the eye can see. A friendly and knowledgeable staff all working hard to ensure your experience is a memorable one. The guides were very experienced, most with over 10 years, and knew exactly where to go to find the best and biggest fish. I would highly recommend AIBC to anyone looking to get away from it all and fish for bones on some of the most awesome flats in the world."
- Mike M.
"Andros Island is a bonefisher's delight. During a week of fly-fishing last Thanksgiving, I caught almost a hundred bonefish, landed a 24-pound barracuda, and jumped two tarpon. As great as the fishing is, the atmosphere on Andros may even be better. The people are warm, laid-back, and fun loving. Andros is definitely the place to go for a great fishing vacation!"
- Allen L.
"Thank you for all that you did for you recent trip to Andros - it was an exciting experience! The folks at AIBC are as hospitable as they come and the name Yellow Dog is very well respected there. The trip over to Andros was seamless and the food and the fishing were great. We're going again sometime in the future, and we'll call you when we do."
- Peter C.
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